Home Health Line
05/16/2024
Many providers that have embraced artificial intelligence (AI) have focused on the potential impact on daily operations and documentation, but some creative agencies are employing the technology to streamline communication, improve customer care and content development in marketing and sales.
05/16/2024
Despite most symptom codes not being PDGM-approved primary diagnoses, they are still making their way into the primary code position on claims, according to data from Strategic Healthcare Programs’ (SHP) National Client Database which collects the top 10 questionable encounter codes assigned.
05/16/2024
New versions of the cost report forms for home health agencies account for one new field and the removal of an outdated field.
05/16/2024
Can you share some key strategies for implementing an effective vendor risk management program that aligns with the HIPAA Security Rule?
05/16/2024
Here is an example of a referral that lacks essential information needed to identify the appropriate PDGM-approved diagnosis. The query example shows how to query for more information to avoid rejected claims.
05/16/2024
This snapshot of the top 10 questionable encounter codes accounted for 24% of all questionable codes assigned during the first 11 days of January 2024.
05/09/2024
Hospice, home health and other post-acute care providers are getting a clearer picture of CMS’ plans for capturing Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) items in the future, with a request for information in the hospice payment rule laying out questions CMS envisions asking patients.
05/09/2024
Use a targeted internal review to spot OASIS assessment patterns so that you can identify problems impacting patient outcomes and flag issues that could lead to medical review challenges down the road.
05/09/2024
New updates to the Medicare Claims Processing Manual address a handful of issues that have caused confusion for agencies, claims processing systems and claim reviewers.
05/09/2024
The growing number of large data breaches is an important reminder that providers must prioritize cybersecurity to protect patient information.

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